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World Vulnerability Research Tracker CY-2009
Frost & Sullivan, April 2010, Pages: 91
This Frost & Sullivan research service titled World Vulnerability Research Tracker CY-2009 provides in-depth analysis of the market trends and statistics. In this research, Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts thoroughly analyze the vulnerabilities by severity and compare tested applications.
Market Overview
New and Emerging Technologies Continue to Dominate the Vulnerability Research Industry
Research on network security is crucial for the protection of critical telecommunications and computing systems, especially considering the prevalence of increasingly powerful mobile computing devices and the emergence of new technologies such as cloud computing and voice over Internet protocol (VoIP). Companies are gradually acknowledging the necessity of vulnerability research and have invested considerably in 2009, despite the challenges faced during the economic downturn. This trend will continue as established researchers become more proficient and both customers and software vendors realize the value of vulnerability intelligence services. The market is anticipated to continue growing with the release of each new application. “Advances in software and technology not only empower users and improve productivity, but unfortunately, can also expose its users to cyber attacks,” says the analyst of this research.
Organizations with contributor compensation programs are attracting large numbers of researchers with offers of financial rewards. As demonstrated by the meteoric rise of new entrants, contributor compensation programs can lower entry barriers and encourage individual researchers to make a more valuable impact on the state of security. Companies backed by sufficient financial resources could leapfrog to the top of the discloser lists. “The vendors that have supplemented their research abilities through bug bounty programs have been the top reporters of original vulnerability data in recent years,” observes the analyst. “This is a model that not every company can emulate, but can be very fruitful for companies that choose to.”
Companies also offer numerous tools and training classes for the public; however, remuneration and benefits notwithstanding, this is a dynamic industry that places researchers in challenging positions. There is a fine line between responsible disclosure and full disclosure, and researchers have to use their discretion to strike a balance between the two. “Improper reporting processes can provide hackers with an advantage, or researchers may not get due credit if they wait too long,” notes the analyst. “Although many software vendors understand the importance of vulnerability research, a few remain uncooperative.” As a result, this industry has had to deal with several polarized points of debate and has not completely tapped into its growth potential.
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